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National Informal STEM Education Network: Exploring Properties - Capillary Action

In this Short Activity, learners explore how liquids flow in narrow spaces.

“Exploring Properties – Capillary Action” is a hands on activity in which visitors explore how liquids flow in narrow spaces. Visitors investigate how this behavior allows liquids to flow against gravity and soak into coffee filters.

BIG IDEA

At the nanoscale things behave in surprising ways.

LEARNING GOALS

  • At the nanoscale things behave in surprising ways.
  • Technologies and society influence each other.

Science Topics
Chemistry, Cohesion & Adhesion
Technology Topics
Nanotechnology
Early Childhood, K-6, Educator
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
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National Informal STEM Education Network: Exploring Properties - Capillary Action

In this Short Activity, learners explore how liquids flow in narrow spaces.

“Exploring Properties – Capillary Action” is a hands on activity in which visitors explore how liquids flow in narrow spaces. Visitors investigate how this behavior allows liquids to flow against gravity and soak into coffee filters.

BIG IDEA

At the nanoscale things behave in surprising ways.

LEARNING GOALS

  • At the nanoscale things behave in surprising ways.
  • Technologies and society influence each other.
Science Topics
Chemistry, Cohesion & Adhesion
Technology Topics
Nanotechnology
Early Childhood, K-6, Educator
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
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National Informal STEM Education Network

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